Jane’s POV The golf course is like an oasis of artificiality in a desert of flat land and unnatural colors. With only trees and buildings obstructing the planar geography, the course is diverse with landscapes; hills, lakes, and pits of someone flowing from one to another. It looks relaxing to see the huge space around me. And I realized why playing golf is expensive. Because it feels like you’re renting a huge place to your little ball play. Wearing a yellow shirt with sleeves, golf skirt and a visor Adidas cap, I looked at the people I am with in this gigantic garden. Kate is with her boyfriend, Peter. They enjoy practicing their shots. On the left side, there are Eric and Haidee wearing their gloves. They don’t talk that much, but they don’t look in a bad mood either. And me? I am standing next to my boss. A.K.A, my fake boyfriend. I looked up at the sky and asked where it went wrong. Because I left Eugene with his friend? Or because I lied to Lance’s mom? Whatever it is,
Jane’s POV “Hey friend!” That is the most unfriendly greeting that I heard in my entire life. I jumped and turned towards him. Cyrus was walking towards our side with a smile that is hard to read. My shoulders hunched and my jaw tightened. I am so embarrassed that I just wanted to dig anywhere and fit myself into the hole. I wanted to avoid his gaze, but like an idiot, I stayed looking at his face until he stood before me. My heart dropped to the pit of my stomach. Gulp. “After you made a mess in my car, it was so NICE to see again, Jane.” Whoosh. I felt the blood draining out of my body, as if I suddenly became so anemic. My cheeks burned as I sent a deepest condolence to myself. Now, on a clear day of Monday, I will die in the hands of Cyrus. Will an apology work? Given that he has a perfectionist character, I guess he prefers honesty over a lie. And so… “I am so sorry. I must be so crazy that night,” I said. Cyrus’s eyes widened for a second. Was it a good sign? Or a
Third Person’s POV Jane did not know exactly whatever came into her body that she got the courage to hit Cyrus’s head and to call him ‘Evil’ in front of everyone.Things just came out like this and she thinks it is too late to change her mind or to make an excuse, saying that her hand slipped.The wide eyed audience and the victim stared at Jane. Those who did not hear may wonder why Jane did that to him.On the other side, Haidee and Cyrus, who did not know that Jane was standing behind them, were quite shocked too.No one dared to hit Cyrus’s head. Valerie slapped him before, but except his stepmother, Jane is the first one to attack him head on.‘Is she crazy?!’ Lance shouted inwardly. He threw away his golf club and walked closer to her side.Just in case Cyrus would try to hit Jane’s back, Lance would come for the rescue. He’s not alone, because Eric thought the same thing. He was on full alert, waiting to see how Cyrus would react in this situation.“Why… Why did you hit me?” C
Jane texted Lance that it will take a little bit long before she and Haidee could come back. And so, Lance told everyone left in the golf field. “Jane texted me that she and Haidee will be late.” Eric flaunted a frown while holding the golf club. What did Jane text Lance instead of him? Because they had to act as lovers? That’s right. Jane chose Lance for that reason. And she thought Eric would understand it. Apparently, he did not. Jane and Haidee sat on a bench while enjoying the vast green field. Staying under the huge shade, Haidee couldn’t look at Jane. ‘How can I look into her eyes after finding out that Cyrus likes her?’ She felt betrayed. Even so, Haidee could not hate her. Why is that? ‘Because she saved my life and comforted me many times.’ “I wanted to apologize first.” Jane spoke but Haidee kept her eyes at the North. “I didn’t mean to overhear your conversation with Cyrus a moment ago. So, I’m sorry.” Haidee didn’t reply and only sighed. “Don’t believe what
The silly Marcus, who wanted to boast about his pet fish, got the fish out of the aquarium and put it inside a plastic cup.Eugene said that he should not do it but Marcus did not listen. Then, after Marcus went out of the room to get something to eat, Kevin noticed that the water on the plastic glass was decreasing. The liquid gushed out on the floor.As the water dries, the fish is slowly dying. Therefore, Eugene went out of the room to report what happened. But when he went out, Marcus’s grandmother looked so shocked upon seeing him.“W-Who are you?” Andrea asked, pointing to Eugene.Eugene looked at Fatima and Marcus. He suddenly felt anxious being questioned about his identity.“Mom,” Fatima called her mother. “He is Eugene. Marcus’ friend.”“Y-Yes, grandma! He is my friend!” Marcus excitedly introduced his friend. But when he took a glance at his mother, he shut his lips. He felt guilty for taking out the fish. “Wait a minute. The fish is dying?!” Marcus exclaimed. “Oh no!” He
Lance walked towards Eric. “Hey.” Eric gander at Lance. “There’s something I wanted to ask you. I did my best not to get curious but I failed. Your step brother and your fiancee are weird. What is their relationship?” A relationship which many should not know. Eric knew that, so he shut his mouth. However, his silent treatment only proved that Lance’s guess was right. ‘Brother Cyrus and Haidee have histories. Is that why Cyrus hates Eric?’ he thought. He looked back again at Eric and inquired more. “Last question,” Lance uttered. As if Eric heard nothing, he only practiced his shots while holding the golf club. “Why are you asking me about the fire accident in the Happy Mall?” Swaak! Eric missed his shot. One of the reasons why Eric hurriedly came back is to ask Lance about this. after he saw Lance’s future while he was in Singapore. “I am sure you are not worried about me. But for you to reach me out through m*ssenger and suddenly ask this and that, it’s weird.” Lowerin
Jane’s POVWhen I heard that the wedding will be this year, I knew that there’s nothing to be surprised about.But there was a hollow feeling inside me that was ticking like a bomb.“We are looking forward to your marriage,” Peter said, which broke the silence. “Kate and I wanted to get married too. But her parents haven’t approved of us yet.”Because it seems like me, Lance, Eric and Haidee aren’t ready to answer yet, there was a deadly silence between us.Thankfully, my boss saved the conversation.“Right!” Lance said. “I remembered the time Kate told me that her parents are against your relationship.”Kate and Peter nodded their heads.‘At least the topic changed.’ I grabbed a glass of water and took a sip. When I lifted my head, I met Eric’s gaze.‘Why are you staring like that?’ As if he could read mine, Eric avoided his gaze and drank his coffee.Is he guilty?I told him about Haidee and Cyrus’s love story. Yet, he didn’t change his mind.‘He still wanted to marry Haidee d
Lance was driving on the highway when Fatima called him.[“Mom is here in my house. Come.”]It is not a favor. Rather, it is mandatory.Since he’s still near the subdivision where his sister resides, Lance made a U-Turn and went back.But as soon as he got there, he realized that he was caught in his mom’s trap.He’s not alone.Jane, who hasn’t had any idea that Fatima is Lance’s sister, was caught in the web either.Either way, Jane wanted to blame Lance again. Although at the back of her head, she knew she did not need to blame anyone in this fooling game.“Nice to meet you again, Miss Jane,” Andrea said.Lance and Jane were sitting next to each other.Across them, his mom and sister reside.The two young boys, Marcus and Eugene, were told to go inside the room while the grown-ups talked.Silence prevailed.Jane felt the rising tide of nervousness from her head to toe while sitting in front of Lance’s mom. She started breathing heavily as her heart was frozen with fear and guilt.I